In ancient Greek drama, the final section after the last choral song where actors make their final exit; also means a departure or going out.
From Greek 'exodos', literally 'a going out' or 'exit', from 'ex-' (out) and 'hodos' (way/path). This term has been used since ancient times to describe both theatrical structure and the act of departure.
The exodos is why we use the word 'exodus' for mass departures—ancient audiences watching characters exit the stage understood that 'exodos' meant a major departure, and when Jewish tradition recalled leaving Egypt, that ultimate 'going out' became the Exodus.
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